Sunrises in Glacier National Park are unpredictable. The mountains can change the weather around them so swiftly. But even though there is no telling what conditions you may encounter, I would encourage anyone visiting Glacier to go before dawn. The Park is deserted and the solitude is immense and refreshing.

This blog was written following two ride alongs with Montana Highway Patrol and an interview with Captain Duane Bowers, Commander of District 6 (Kalispell and the Northwest). It was originally an article for The Daily Inter Lake which appeared in the Sunday, January 22, Montana Life section.

This is a solemn week here at the Daily Inter Lake. It is the final week for our news editor, Scott Crandell. After 26 years with the paper he has announced his retirement and is heading off to whatever adventures life has for him next.